REVIEWED NACOSS CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE

We the members of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT

(NACOSS), department of Computer Science Kaduna Polytechnic chapter having firmly and
solemnly resolved; to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and insoluble Association. In
pursuit of our common goals of joining hands together for the development and spreading of the
use of computers and it applications; and for the realization of such have resolved follows:

To provide a constitution that will promote good governance, principle of freedom, equality and
justice for the purpose of consolidating the unity of our great department.

We therefore, decided to adopt and uphold this document as our constitution, which shall be
binding on all members of the Association.

ARTICLE 1

SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION

This constitution is supreme and its provision shall have binding force on all authorities and
persons within National Association of Computer Science Student (NACOSS) Kaduna
Polytechnic Chapter.

DEFINATION

i. THE CONGRESS: This is the formal meeting of delegate and representative from
each class with the EXCOS.
ii. THE EXECUITIVE COUNCIL (EXCO): This is the elected official whose
function is to administer and manage the affairs of the Association.
iii. STANDING COMMITTEE: This is outstanding committee whose members are
appointed by the executive council to serve in the ad-hoc administrative capacity of
the Association.
iv. ADHOC COMMITTEE: This is a temporal committee set up by EXCO to carry out
specific functions when the need arises.
v. QUORUM: This is the minimum number of people (members) that must be present
to constitute a valid meeting.
vi. SOFT LOAN: This is a loan does not attract interest.
vii. G.P.A: Grade Point Average.
viii. ELCOM: Electoral Committee.
ix. NCRC: Nacoss Constitution Review Committee

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ARTICLE 2

FORMATION

i. NAME OF THE ASSOCIATION: The Association shall be known and addressed as

“NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT” abbreviated
as NACOSS.
ii. ii. LOGO: the Association shall have an emblem (logo). iii. MOTTO: the motto of the
Association shall be “TOWARDS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY” OR
“NETWORKING THE WORLD”

ARTICLE 3

AIMS AND OBJECTVES

The association shall strive to achieve the following objectives:

i. To promote and encourage the study of Computer Science among student of higher
institutions especially in Kaduna polytechnic.
ii. To foster unity and understanding among student of Computer Science.
iii. To create awareness of the computer applications.
iv. To engage in such activities that will promote the image of the Association within and
outside Kaduna polytechnic.
v. To organize orientation for the new students.
vi. To organize tutorials for all students.
vii. Publication of the association magazine, journal and almanac of which all members
of the Association are mandated to have at least a copy.
viii. Organize of seminars, excursions, computer enlightenment programmes, exhibitions
and forums for members to show case their talents in software development,
programming, networking and other activities that conform to Article 3 sub section (i)
to (vii) above.
ix. To contribute and participate in the activities of the Computer Association of Nigeria
(COAN), the National Association of Computer Science Student (NACOSS) at the
National level and/or any other computer professional body.

ARTICLE 4

MEMBERSHIP

i. MEMBERSHIP: all registered students of computer science at all levels in the

Computer Science department shall automatically become member of the association
after the payment of non-refundable amount of money specified by the executive
committee during registration exercise.
ii. CONGRESS: shall compose of representative of each class and the executive.

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 COMPOSITION:
a. All Executive Council
b. All Ex. NACOSS officers may be members of the congress.
c. All members of the Association.

Iii WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIP

At any point in time, if any member of the association is found to have given false information
about him/herself, shall be immediately expelled from the association.

a. Any member found guilty of theft or any act of impersonation shall be suspended or
expelled by the disciplinary committee as appropriate from the association activities.
b. Withdrawal of membership can be as a result of death of member.
c. Voluntary or involuntary withdrawal from school.

IV MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT

a. Fear of God.
b. Dedication to duty.
c. Possession of Kaduna Polytechnic admission letter.
d. Love one another (spirit of togetherness).
e. Seriousness at all time.
f. Possession of NACOSS ID card.
g. Avoidance of all shameful acts.
h. Avoidance of all criminal acts.

ARTICLE 5

AFFILIATION

The Association shall be affiliated to the national body of NACOSS, COAN and as well as any
other computer professionally body as ratified by the CONGRESS.

ARTICLE 6

FINANCE

i. SOURCE OF FINANCE:

a. SUBSCRIPTION: All member of the Association shall pay registration fee as specified
in Article 4 sub section one of this constitution.
b. DONATION: Free contribution/ donation from members and/or philanthropist.
c. FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES: The association shall engage in fund raising activities
such as sales of jotters, stickers and any other association materials.

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ii. ACCOUNT:

a. BANKING: The Association’s account should be maintained in any suitable bank as

may be decided by the Executive Council.
b. SIGNATORIES: The president, the financial secretary and the treasurer shall
collectively be a legal signatory to the Association’s bank account.
c. IMPREST ACCOUNT: an impress account (to be determined by the executive), shall be
provided for the smooth running of the association and such money shall be with the
Treasurer.

ARTICLE 7

THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

The executive council of this Association shall consist of:

i. President.
ii. Vice President I.
iii. Vice President II.
iv. Secretary General.
v. Assistant Secretary General.
vi. Financial Secretary.
vii. Academic Director / Liberian.
viii. Assistant Academic Director / Liberian.
ix. Software Director.
x. Assistant Software.
xi. Public Relation Officer.
xii. Treasurer.
xiii. Auditor General
xiv. Hardware Director.
xv. Assistant Hardware Director.
xvi. Welfare Director.
xvii. Welfare Directress.
xviii. Social Director.
xix. Social Directress.
xx. Sport Director.
xxi. Chief Whip

All these executives shall be filled up with members of the Association, only through a free, fair
and credible election except the chief whip which will be an appointment from the president.

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ARTICLE 8

EXECUTIVE AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The Executive members shall be collectively responsible for all dimensions and elections of the
executives, the functions of the Executive Council shall include the following:

i. The executive authority of this Association shall be rested on the shoulder of the
Executive.
ii. The executive council shall appoint a legal adviser, special adviser and coordinator.
iii. Take decisions on matters relating to the day to day running of the association.
iv. Represent the association at any level.
v. Any other additional responsibility assigned to them by this constitution or the congress
vi. The executive shall control the financial affairs of the Association.

ARTICLE 9

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

a) PRESIDENT

The personality that is eligible to contest for the presidential post shall be someone with positive
contribution and experience in NACOSS Kaduna Polytechnic. This shall enable him/her to carry
out all the managerial function effectively.

THE FUCTION GOES THUS:

i. Shall be the chief executive officer of the association and shall preside over all general,
congress and executive meetings
ii. Shall in conjunction with the financial secretary and the treasurer be signatory to the
association’s bank account and expenditure.
iii. Shall be overall custodian of all Association properties.
iv. Shall have power to delegate functions to the Vice President I and Vice President II,
and/or any other member of the Executive Council.
v. Shall perform any other function assigned to him by the executive council.
vi. Have the power to approve or reject any expenditure raised by the Executive Council.
vii. Shall be the one to handover specimen of the constitution to the house on the day of
inauguration sitting of the house.

b) VICE PRESIDENT I
i. Shall take over the duties and post of the president if; he resigns his position or
impeached by the congress member or the Executive Council or dies or he is no longer
capable of discharging the duties of office due to ill health or incapacitation.
ii. Shall perform any other duties that maybe assigned to him/her by the executive council.

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 iii. Shall perform all duties of the president in his/her absence.
iv. Shall assist and advise the president in the performance of his/her duties.

c) VICE PRESIDENT II
i. Shall take over the duties and post of the Vice president I if; he and the resigns his
position or impeached by the congress member or the Executive Council or dies or he is
no longer capable of discharging the duties of office due to ill health or incapacitation.
ii. Shall represent the executive council in his/her level (National Diploma).
iii. Shall perform any other function assigned to him/her by the executive council.
iv. Shall assist and advise the president and the vice president I in the performance of their
offices.
v. Shall perform the duty of the president, if the Vice President I is absent.

d) SECRETARY GENERAL
i. Shall call for the congress, executive and emergency meeting with the prior approval of
the president.
ii. Shall take attendance of Executive Council at all executive meetings.
iii. Shall perform any other functions assigned to him/her by the executive council.
iv. Shall record the minutes of general congress and executive meetings.
v. Shall keep-up-to-date list of all members of the Association with their necessary
particulars and list of attendance of all members.
vi. Shall be a custodian for all document and correspondence.

e) ASSISTANT SECETARY GENERAL

i. Shall act as the secretary general in his/her absence.
ii. Shall perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Executive Council.
iii. Shall assist and advise the secretary general in the performance of his/her office.

f) FINANCIAL SECRETARY
i. Shall head the fund raising committee.
ii. Shall be a signatory to the Association’s bank account.
iii. Shall give financial report of the Association in collation with the treasurer whenever
summoned by the executive and the members.
iv. Shall keep financial documents, receipts, Association account book, etc. on behalf of the
Association.
v. Shall collect all the money due to the Association, issue receipt for all such money, and
shall pass all the money to the treasurer within 24hours of collection VI. Shall perform
other function assigned to him/her by the executive council.

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 g) ACADEMIC DIRECTOR / LIBERIAN
i. Shall be the chairman of educational committee.
ii. Shall be in charge of all books, documents, moveable and immovable properties of the
Association.
iii. Shall be the coordinator of all lectures, seminar, symposium etc.
iv. Shall organize tutorial class for the students.
v. Shall be in charge of maintenance, acquisition and replacement of the Association’s
Properties.
vi. Shall assist and monitor the members in the use of the library materials.
vii. Shall keep authentic record of library facilities.
viii. Shall perform any other activities assigned to him/her by the Executive Council.

h) ASSISTANT ACADEMIC DIRECTOR / LIBERIAN

i. Shall take over the post and duties of Academic director/Liberian if: he resigns his
positions, impeached, dies or no longer capable of discharging his/her duties due to ill
health or incapacitation.
ii. Shall advice and assist the Academic director in the performance his/her duties.
iii. Shall perform any other function assign to him/her by the executive council.

i) SOFTWARE DIRECTOR
i. Shall be in possession of the Associations software.
ii. Shall confer with the department and purchase needed software.
iii. Shall assist all members to acquire software of interest.
iv. Shall work hand in hand with the hardware director.
v. Shall have direct access to the software laboratory.
vi. Shall perform any other function assign to him/her by the executive council.

j) ASSISTANT SOFTWARE DIRECTOR

i. Shall take over the post and duties of Software director if: he resigns his positions,
impeached, dies or no longer capable of discharging his/her duties due to ill health or
incapacitation.
ii. Shall advice and assist the Software director in the performance his/her duties.
iii. Shall perform any other function assign to him/her by the executive council.

k) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

i. Shall be a punctual member.
ii. Shall be responsible for all publicity of the Association.
iii. Shall coordinate meeting’s agenda.
iv. Shall always work hand in hand with the president.
v. Perform other duties conferred on him.

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 vi. Shall officiate in all matter concerning the public relation of the Association.

l) TREASURER
i. Shall in conjunction with the President, the Financial Secretary by signatories to the
Association bank account.
ii. Shall receive all the Association money from the financial secretary and deposit same
in the Association bank within 48hours of the receipt of such money.
iii. Shall in collaboration with the financial secretary prepare financial reports of the
Association.
iv. Shall in conjunction with the financial secretary and Auditor General prepare and
present statement of account to the congress.
v. Perform any other duties conferred on him/her by the executive council.

m) AUDITOR GENERAL
i. Shall be the head of the auditing committee.
ii. Shall occasionally advise the Financial Secretary, the executive and the general
congress on financial transactions of the Association.
iii. Shall audit the Association’s account at the end of every semester.
iv. Shall examine and sign the financial report as prepared by Financial Secretary in
collaboration with the Treasurer before it is presented to members at least 3 weeks
before handing over.
v. Shall prepare any mismanagement of the Associations fund to the Financial Secretary
in written form.

n) HARDWARE DIRECTOR
i. Shall be in the possession of the Associations hardware equipment.
ii. Shall work in hand with the Software Director.
iii. Shall have direct access to the Hardware laboratory.
iv. Shall perform any other duties conferred to him/her by the Executive Council.
v. Shall confer with the department to get any required hardware for the laboratory.

o) ASSISTANT HARDWARE DIRECTOR

i. Shall take over the post and duties of Hardware Director if: he resigns his positions,
impeached, dies or no longer capable of discharging his/her duties due to ill health or
incapacitation,
ii. Shall perform any other duties conferred on him/her by the Executive Council.
iii. Shall advice and assist the Hardware Director in the performance his/her duties.
iv. Shall work in hand with the Hardware Director

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p) WELFARE DIRECTOR/DIRECTRESS
i. Shall keep record of various properties of the Association..
ii. Shall be responsible for the Associations Welfarism.
iii. Shall identify and inform the congress about the needs of the students (members).
iv. Shall be the conveyor of any assistance to be rendered by the Association.
v. Shall perform other duties conferred on him/her by the Executive Council.
v. Shall act as the chief protocol in the absence of the Chief Whip.
vi. In the case of death or sickness of any student; he shall inform the executive and
organize for condolence visit.
vii. Shall announce or publicize the obituary of any student or member of staff of the
department.
viii. Shall serve as the guidance and counselor to the members.

q) SOCIAL DIRECTOR
i. Shall be the head of the social committee.
ii. Shall be responsible for all social activities of the Association after due consultation
with the executive members.
iii. Shall see to the social development of NACOSS.
iv. Shall submit the account of any expense incurred on any social activities organized
for the Association within seven days.
v. Shall organized social activities when required.

r) SPORT DIRECTOR
i. Shall oversee the sport activities of the department.
vi. Shall be responsible for all sport activities of the Association after due consideration
with the by the Executive Council by the Executive Council.
ii. Shall perform any other duties conferred in him.
iii. Shall organize for sport activities when required.

s) CHIEF WHIP
i. Shall be attending meetings regularly.
ii. Shall head the disciplinary committee.
iii. Shall enforce discipline during meetings and other social gathering.
iv. Shall fill fine form for any executive or members found guilty of any charges against
him/her.
vii. Perform other duties conferred on him/her by the Executive Council.
v. Shall act as the chief of protocol.

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ARTICLE 10

ELECTION

The elective post specified in this constitution shall be held once in a year i. e every second
semester a by-election shall be held when needs arises to fill any vacant office(s).

i. FORMATION OF ELECTORAL COMMITTEE The executive shall have power to

appoint and inaugurate the electoral committee.
ii. COMPOSITION OF ELECTION COMMITTEE
a. The electoral committee shall consist of seven (7) members which includes
three (3) members from HND II, one (1) from HND 1, two (2) from NDII and
one (1) from ND1.
b. The executive shall appoint chairman and secretary for the electoral
committee form HND II class.
c. No member of the Executive Council shall be part of the ELCOM.

iii. FUNCTIONS OF ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

a. Shall be responsible for the conduct of all election of the Association.
b. Shall carryout the pre-election activities such as sales of nomination forms,
screening and organizing hooting/manifesto.
c. Shall be responsible for designing voter’s card.
d. Shall publish election guidelines/time table
e. Shall determine on the cost of nomination for each post.
f. Shall announce the rules and regulation prior to nomination.
g. Shall have the right to disqualify any candidate that contravenes electoral
regulations as stated in article 10, subsection (v) of this constitution.
h. Shall publish and release the names of all qualified candidates before the
campaign.

iv. VOTING PRIVILEDGES

a. Every registered member of the department shall be eligible to vote and be
voted for, provided that the status of the contestants and membership stated in
the constitution are strictly adhered to.
b. Member of the ELCOM shall have no voting right and shall not aid any
electorate voting process.
c. All contestants are eligible to vote. d. Member shall not cast vote more than
once during election.
d. Where there is a tie, the ELCOM shall vote and the result shall be final.

v. OTHER ELECTORAL REGULATONS

a. Election shall be by “Open Secret” ballot.
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 b. Election victory shall be by majority voters.
c. The election shall be conducted by ELCOM.
d. By-election shall be conducted for all vacant and reserved post.
e. Election shall be held at the end of every session.
f. During manifesto, the ELCOM shall constitute the members of the high table.
g. All campaign shall commence three (3) days before the election and hence
there shall not be campaign whatsoever on the Election Day.
h. All dully completed nomination forms including other relevant documents
should be submitted to the ELCOM for perusal.

vi. QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICE HOLDERS

a. All final year and 000 level students (members) are not eligible to contest for
any office.
b. The ELCOM shall screen any interested candidate for any post before
qualifying to contest for such a post.
c. Ex- convicts are not eligible to contest for any post. d. Any student below 2.50
G.P.A cannot vie for any post. e. The minimum G.P.A for candidate vying or
contesting for the post of President, Vice President I, Vice President II,
Academic Director/Liberian and secretary general shall be 3.00 G.P.A and
above.
d. The minimum G.P.A for all other post shall be 2.50 and where more than 50%
of the class i. e (HND I) fall below 2.50, the average G.P.A of the whole class
(HND I) shall be the minimum point for consideration, i.e. (Average G.P.A =
sum total of all student G.P.A in the class/ Total number of student in the
class).

vii. PETITIONS
a. That a period will be set aside for petition hearing.
b. That where an objection is raised, the electoral committee shall consider the
validity of the objection and give its ruling.
c. That where the ruling disqualifies a candidate, fresh nomination shall be
called for.
d. That after the expiration of the stipulated period for objections, the committee
shall announce the start of campaign which will last for three (3) days.

viii. ELECTION RESULT/HANDING OVER

a. That the ELCOM shall announce the results of the election immediately after
counting the votes.

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 b. That the report of electoral committee which include money realized for the
sale of nomination forms be submitted to the Executive Council before and/or
on the 48hours of the election.
c. The report of the ELCOM shall be binding provided it is in accordance with
the provision of this constitution.
d. All the executive members shall hand over to the newly elected Exco at most
two (2) weeks after the elections in the presence of the congress.

ARTICLE 11

MEETINGS

i. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

a. The Executive Council shall decide when to meet.
b. Each member of the executive shall have one vote, except the president who has
a vote only when there is a tie of votes on any motion during the meeting. III. The
president can summon meeting as the need arises.
ii. EMERGENCY MEETING
The president, in constitution with the secretary general shall summon any emergency
meeting with at least two-third (2/3) of the executives/members.
iii. QUORUM
a. Two-third (2/3) of the member shall form a quorum for all general meetings.
b. Two-third of the Executive Council member shall form a quorum for all executive
meetings.
c. Two third of the members of the congress shall for a quorum for all congress
meeting.

ARTICLE 12

i. DISCIPLINE

i. Disciplinary committee shall be set up by the executive committee to investigate

into any case of misconduct by any member of the Association and shall end its
tenure immediately after the submission of the report.
ii. Any Exco’s absent from meeting without genuine reason will be fined the sum of
#100 hundred naira only.
iii. Excuse for being absent that will be consider include: sickness, being out of town
or any other reason deemed wise.
iv. Late coming to executive meeting carries a fine of #50 fifty naira only.
v. Any Executive/member who is found wanting of misappropriation of funds or
property shall be made to refund the same within time specified by the Executive
Council.

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 vi. Any member involved in any activity/act that is to the detriment of the integrity
of the Association (misconduct) shall be summoned to appear before the
disciplinary committee.
vii. Any Executive/ member shall be relieved of his/her position by members when a
vote of “No confidence” by the majority of the members is passed on him/her on
general abuse of office, persistence misconduct/abuse from the meeting,
negligence of duty, misappropriation of the Association fund or for action
detrimental to the integrity of the Association.

ii. ACT OF INDICIPLINE INCLUDES:

a. Noise making at the meeting.

b. Smoking at the meeting.
c. Use of handset of any kind which might distract the attention during the meeting.
d. Walking in and out of the meeting without taking permission.
e. Fighting during the meeting.

ARTICLE 13

NACOSSITE BILL OF RIGHTS

a. The association shall offer soft loan of not more than 500% (five hundred percent) of the
NACOSS annual fee by each student on the following conditions;
b. His/her reason for application must be genuine.
c. Such money should be returned not later than one month of collection, failure which will
attract a penalty charges of 50% of the amount collected per week.
d. A form must be filled for the applicant.
e. A confirm critically sick members shall be assisted by raising fund from member through
levy as Executive may decide (suck case is restricted to Kaduna town only).

ARTICLE 14

STANDING/ADHOC COMMITTEE

The association shall have the following committee in addition to the executive council.

i. NACOSS Constitutional Review Committee.

ii. NACOSS Electoral Committee.
iii. NACOSS Fund Raising Committee.
iv. NACOSS Audit Committee.
v. NACOSS Social Committee
vi. NACOSS Caretaker Committee.

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 vii. NACOSS Disciplinary Committee.
viii. NACOSS Editorial Committee.
ix. NACOSS Educational Committee.
x. NACOSS Welfare Committee

i. NACOSS CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (NCRC)

a. This committee exists only when there is need for constitution amendment subject
to Article 17 of this constitution.
b. It shall consist of the chairman, secretary and a member from HND II, (2) two
members from HND I, ND II and ND I.
c. It shall be given a term of reference by the Executive Council.
d. It shall conduct opinion poll from members, deliberate and make amendment as
appropriate.
e. The committee shall have at least (3) three weeks to complete it assignment.
f. It shall submit its report to the Executive Council at the end of its assignment for
approval.
g. The committee shall be answerable to the executive council.

ii. NACOSS ELECTORAL COMMITTEE (NEC)

a. The electoral committee shall not form part of the EXCO and shall not attend
Executive meetings.
b. In the event of single contestant he/she shall deemed elected only when he/she
obtain 1/3 of the total vote cast.
c. For no reason, shall any student whose first semester result has not been published
be allowed to contest for any post.
d. Conducting a free, fair and credible election and presenting the winner at the end
of the exercise.
e. The ELCOM shall release the result of the election immediately after counting.
f. The composition of NEC shall be as stated in Article 10 sub section (ii) of this
constitution.
iii. NACOSS FUND RAISING COMMITTEE (NFRC)
a. Shall be chaired by the Financial Secretary.
b. It is responsible to the EXCO.
c. It shall consist of the Chairman, Secretary and (5) five member drawn across
various arms/classes.
d. The fund raising committee shall have a mandate to source funds/income for the
association.
e. The committee shall be answerable to the Executive Council.
iv. NACOSS AUDIT COMMITTEE (NAC)
a. Shall be chaired by the Auditor General.

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 b. Shall consist of five (5) members chosen by the congress and shall appoint it
Secretary General.
c. The committee shall be answerable to the EXCO.
v. NACOSS SOCIAL COMMITTEE (NSC)
a. Shall be chaired by the social director/directress.
b. Shall consist of six (6) members chosen by the Executive Council.
c. Shall organize the social activities of the Association with the approval of the
Executive Council.
d. Shall organize NACOSS WEEK.
e. Shall organize excursion for students.
f. The committee shall be answerable to the Executive Council.

vi. NACOSS CARETAKER COMMITTEE (NCC)

Where the election cannot hold, a caretaker committee shall be set up to take over the
affairs of the Association.

COMPOSITION

Shall compose of (5) five members, Chairman, Secretary and one other member from
HND I, and two (2) members from NDI.

FUNCTION

a. Shall perform the function of the Executive Council.

b. Shall set up electoral committee to conduct election within one month of new academic
session as stipulated in Article 14 sub section (ii) of this constitution.
c. Shall work hand-in-hand with the computer sectional head/staff adviser in executing its
function.

vii. NACOSS DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE (NDC)

a. Shall be chaired by the Chief Whip.

b. Shall consist of six (6) members of which its members will be drawn from all arms/
classes of Computer Science.
c. Shall take all disciplinary action deem fit.
d. Shall submit report of it’s investigation to the Executive Council.
e. Shall approve decision to suspend/expel any member or take any action against
him/her.
f. Any Executive suspended shall surrender within twenty four hours (24hrs) of
notification all Association properties and documents in his/her possession.
g. The committee shall be answerable to the Executive Council.

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viii. NACOSS EDITORIAL COMMITTEE (NEC)
a. Shall consist of Editor in-Chief, Assistant Editor in Chief, Secretary and other two
(2) members appointed by the Executive Council.
b. It is responsible for collecting, editing and preparing article for typesetting.
c. The committee shall be answerable to the Executive Council.

ix. NACOSS WELFARE COMMITTEE

a. Shall be chaired by the Welfare Director.
b. Shall see to the welfare of the members.
c. Shall submit their report to the executive through the Welfare Director.
d. Shall organize health programme.
e. The committee shall be answerable to the Executive Council.

ARTICLE 15

STANDING ORDERS

In the course of any meeting, the following motions and orders hereunder set-out shall be
raised and observed.

a. English language shall be used in all meetings.

b. Point of observation.
c. Motion to suspend the debate indefinitely.
d. Motion that the question be put – on hold.
e. Motion that the meeting be adjourned.
f. Motion that the EXCO be dissolved.
g. Motion that the discussion be resolved be a committee.
h. The president shall have veto power in any matter of conflicts.
i. Attendance should be taken in any meeting for record purpose.
j. Executive Council shall not influence the function of ELCOM.

ARTICLE 16

INTERPRETATION

The president, the subject to the approval of the congress, shall have the power to
interpret the rules and provisions of this constitution and that he shall rule on any matter
on which the constitution is silent, such interpretation or ruling, shall become effective
subject to the ratification of the congress.

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ARTICLE 17

AMENDMENT

a. Any amendment to this constitution may be proposed by any member of the congress.
b. Prior notice for such amendment must have been circulated to the members at least two
(2) weeks before the general/ congress meeting at which such a move is to be tabled.
c. This constitution shall not be amended, repealed or modified in any manner whatsoever
unless by a decision taken by 2/3 of the members present and voting at a
general/congress meeting or emergency meetings.

ARTICLE 18

a. Patrons/Matrons: The Rector shall be the grand patron, HOD shall be the patron and
other patrons/matrons may be nominated by the executive council.
b. Staff Adviser: The staff adviser shall be nominated by the executive council.

ARTICLE 19

a. Emblem (Logo) - As attached.

b. Color - shall be Blue, Brown or Green on white.
c. Mode of Dressing - shall consist of Sky blue top and black Trouser or skirt every
Monday(s) and NACOSS T-shirt every Thursday(s).
d. Flag - shall consist of (a) and (b) of article 19.

ARTICLE 20

AWARD/DINNER NIGHT

a. There shall be an annual award night programme of the association.

b. This shall serve as a forum for honoring the past member of the association and also
honoring the eminent personalities who have contributed to the upliftment of the
Association.
c. There shall be an award for the best graduating student for both ND and HND student of
the department.

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ARTICLE 21

DECLARATION: PRESIDENT AND ANY EXECUTIVE

I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to NACOSS KADUNA POLYTECHNIC CHAPTER,
that I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithful and in accordance with the
constitution of NACOSS and the laws, and always in the interest of the Association. Integrity,
solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Association.

I will not allow my personal interest to influence my social conduct or my official decision; that
I will defend the constitution of NACOSS in all circumstances. I will devote myself to the
service and well-being of the people of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE STUDENT

OF KADUNA POLYTECHNIC.

DECLEARATION OF MEMBERS

I --------------------- have decided to join and become a member of NACOSS.

a. I will be a sincere and steadfast member.

b. If at any point in time the Association discovers that I give wrong or false information
about myself, I should be liable instance dismissal from the Association without
refunding my contribution in any respect.
c. May God give the strength to be useful to the Association. AMEN!!!

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